Legal Administrative Assistant - General Practice

Legal Administrative Assistant

Provide administrative and clerical support for two partners and several associates and ensure smooth functioning of our legal operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides general administrative support for lawyers which may include drafting, editing, and formatting correspondence and legal documents.

• Organizes and maintains file systems, arranges meetings, coordinates conferences and travel plans, and handles billing and expense reimbursement.

• Establishes and maintains effective communication via telephone and in-person with lawyers, clients, and other staff within the Firm.

• Assist with client billing and support.

• Handles confidential and personal matters as directed.

• Maintain daily and advance calendars for attorneys.

• Occasional work on a substitute basis for one or more lawyers.

In addition, responsibilities related to maintaining Firm and client information are to be adhered to by all employees. This includes complying with the Firm's information security policies, protecting Firm assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference, and reporting security events or potential events or other security risks to management.

Qualifications

• Accurate typing and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Knowledge of Elite 3E, InTapp and Chrome River a plus.

• Excellent spelling, grammar and communication skills.

• Regular attendance and acceptable punctuality.

• Availability to work overtime as needed.

• Ability and willingness to learn new procedures and technology.

Education and/or Experience

College degree from a 4-year college or university or equivalent work experience. Minimum 3-years' experience as a transactional Assistant in a law firm.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

The base salary range offered for this role will be between $75,000 and $95,000. When determining a candidate's compensation offer, elements unique to each person are taken into consideration including but not limited to skill set, experience level, performance, professional certifications, degrees and location, as well as the needs of the Firm.

The total compensation package for this position may include overtime pay, discretionary bonuses and other benefits. For a more comprehensive list of employee benefits, please visit